Archive · 26 Sep 2025
China Warns of 'Cold War Mentality' at UN
Li Qiang, China's leader, spoke at the UN and said the world is acting like it did during the Cold War.
He thinks countries should work together and not focus only on themselves.
He criticized taxes on imported goods, implying that the US is creating problems.
Li wants countries to stick to global rules and fair trade.
He added that China wants to help keep the peace.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang addressed the UN General Assembly.
He warned of a resurgence of a 'Cold War mentality'.
Li defended multilateralism and free trade.
He criticized tariffs and protectionist measures.
He positioned China as a defender of global order.
- Who
- Chinese Premier Li Qiang
- What
- Warned against a return to a 'Cold War mentality' and criticized protectionist measures.
- When
- Friday
- Where
- UN General Assembly in New York
- Why
- To defend multilateralism and free trade, and criticize unilateral actions.
Multilateralism
Protectionism
Global Cooperation
Multilateralism
Supports international rules and working with other nations.
Protectionism
Favors a single nation's interests and potentially undermines international cooperation.
Trade Policy
Multilateralism
Advocates for free trade and the reduction of tariffs.
Protectionism
Favors tariffs and protectionist measures.
- Speaker
- Chinese Premier Li Qiang
- Venue
- UN General Assembly, New York
- Key Message
- Criticized a 'Cold War mentality' and protectionist measures
- Actions Criticized
- Tariffs and trade barriers
- China's Stance
- Defender of world peace, multilateralism, and free trade